Innes Smith, Robert William, 1872 - 1933
Dates
- Existence: 1872 - 1933
Parallel Names
- Innes-Smith, Robert William
Biography
Robert William Innes Smith (1872-1933) was a graduate in medicine of Edinburgh University and a general practitioner for thirty three years in the Brightside district of Sheffield. His strong interest in medical history and art brought him some acclaim. His study of English-speaking students of medicine at the University of Leyden, published in 1932, is regarded as a model of its kind. Locally in Sheffield, Innes Smith was highly respected as both medical man and scholar: his pioneer work in the organisation of ambulance services and first-aid stations in the larger steel works made him many friends.
The surnames 'Innes Smith' and 'Innes-Smith' appear interchangeably throughout records in the archives and published sources.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Innes Smith Collection
A collection of books on the history of medicine. The books range in date from the early 16th century to the early 20th century, all bearing the somewhat macabre Innes Smith bookplate. There is a strong bias towards medical biography.
For further details of this collection, please see the listing in the External Documents section below.